Utility Instrumentation Technician I (Electrician) 081922

Salary: $55,317.93 - $78,163.15 Annually
Location : FL 33325, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Utility Instrumentation Tech I
Department: Utilities
Division: Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/19/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
NATURE OF WORK
This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing both high and low voltage electrical/electronic systems found in City water and sewage treatment plants and pumping systems. An employee in this position repairs electrical/electronic components; conducts preventative maintenance; disassembles and reassembles electrical equipment; uses various meter testing equipment; interprets diagrams; conducts thermos scans; and maintains related records. This position also orders repair parts; sets up generators for City functions; and responds to emergency calls.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains both high and low voltage motors, generators, switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, wiring system electronic components, and other related equipment.
• Checks electrical ladder diagrams for repairs on electrical equipment.
• Performs electrical connections and disconnects.
• Conducts thermos scans.
• Installs FVD in water and waste plants.
• Maintains accurate records of the maintenance and repair history of electrical equipment on which work is performed.
• Orders parts for repairs.
• Sets up generators for City functions.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements
EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED equivalency diploma
• Completion of an apprenticeship program as an electrician and attainment of journeyman rank.
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as an electrician, preferably in both new construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Certifications required: Florida or Broward County Journeyman Electrical license or a Master Electrical license or equivalent.
• Certifications preferred: Bucket Truck Certification; and Forklift Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in a plant environment. Tasks are regularly performed with varied amounts of exposure to adverse environmental conditions indoors and outdoors.
• Noise, heat, cold and rain may be encountered during the course of repairs to equipment and infrastructure located throughout the utility system.

Physical:

• Physical effort in light to moderate work, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to fifty (50) pounds. Prolonged sitting and or standing will be required.
• Ability and agility to move in and around switchgear and other electrical equipment and components without endangering self or others.
• Ability to climb over or crawl under equipment such as field piping, plant process piping and other systems throughout the utility.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Sensory:

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions of electrical work.
• Knowledge of the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of both high and low voltage electrical and electronic systems and equipment found in the plant of assignment.
• Knowledge of circuitry and motor control installation and repair.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Skill in the use and care of electrical tools and equipment.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to install and test electrical systems and equipment and to locate and repair defects.
• Ability to work from electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to physically perform required duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, other employees, and the general public.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
GENERAL EMPLOYEE
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18
The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).
The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.
The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.
Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.
City-Paid Medical Benefits:
• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for
full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral
Retirement:
• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of
creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is
equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually
Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:
Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*
10 Years 2.5%
15 Years 2.5%
20 Years 5.0%
* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay
Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:
• New Year's Day • Veterans' Day
• Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day
• Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving
• 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day
• Labor Day
Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:
Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually
Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days
Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days
Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.
Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not
carry over to the next fiscal year.
Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.
Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.
Sick Leave Conversion:
After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.
Bereavement:
Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:
• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days
Tuition Reimbursement:
After one (1) year of full-time employment
• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester
Credit Union:
We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351
Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):
• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• Mission Square Retirement Compensation Programs
o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired
01
Can you provide proof that you graduated from an accredited high school or received a G.E.D. equivalency diploma? Please attach and submit proof of highest level of completed education with application.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess previous experience as an electrician, preferably in both new construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience?

• YES
• NO

03
Have you completed an apprenticeship program as an electrician and attained journeyman rank?

• YES
• NO

04
Please indicate which of the following required certifications you currently possess:

• Florida or Broward County Journeyman Electrical license.
• Master Electrical license or equivalent.
• I do not possess any of the required certifications.

05
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue:
Required Question